Senior Mainframe Developer Jobs in Oregon
Senior Mainframe Developer jobs in Oregon are open across Portland, Hillsboro, and Beaverton and other Oregon metros, with employers like NIKE, Intel, and NVIDIA hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
We’re currently seeking a Senior Developer Technology Engineer, Artificial Intelligence! Would you enjoy researching parallel algorithms to accelerate AI workloads on advanced computer architectures? Is it rewarding to investigate, find, and eliminate system bottlenecks to achieve the best possible performance of computer hardware? Could you be thrilled about an opportunity to partner with the Developer community, working at the forefront of technology breakthroughs that contribute to the success of an industry leader like NVIDIA? If so, the Developer Technology Team invites you to consider this role.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You Will Be Doing
- In this position, you will research and develop techniques to GPU accelerate workloads in deep learning, machine learning or other AI domains.
- Work directly with other technical experts in their fields (industry and academia) to perform in-depth analysis and optimization of complex AI and HPC algorithms to ensure the best possible AI solutions on modern CPU and GPU architectures.
- Publish and present discovered optimization techniques in developer blogs or relevant conferences to engage and educate the Developer community.
- Influence the design of next-generation hardware architectures, software, and programming models in collaboration with research, hardware, system software, libraries, and tools teams at NVIDIA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What We Need To See
- A Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related computationally focused science degree (or additional equivalent experience).
- You have 8+ years of relevant work experience or research.
- Programming fluency in C/C++ with a deep understanding of algorithms and software development.
- A background that includes parallel programming, e.g., CUDA, OpenACC, OpenMP, MPI, pthreads, etc.
- Hands on experience doing low-level performance optimizations.
- In-depth expertise with CPU and GPU architecture fundamentals.
- Good communication and organization skills, with a logical approach to problem solving, and prioritization skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd
- Expertise in parallelization and performance optimization of Deep Learning models arising from Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Recommender Systems, etc.
- Excellent understanding of linear algebra.
COMPENSATION
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until March 21, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Senior Mainframe Developer Job Market in Oregon
A snapshot from current Oregon openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- NIKE42

- Intel21

- NVIDIA18

- Agility Robotics9

- FormFactor9

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software68
- Consulting & Professional Services61
- Electronics & Hardware60
- Fashion & Apparel40
- Retail32
What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior mainframe developer jobs across Oregon.
- Five or more years of COBOL or PL/I development on IBM z/OS mainframe environments
- Proficiency with JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, and batch job scheduling tools such as CA-7 or TWS
- Experience with IBM Rational Developer for z Systems or similar mainframe IDEs
- Ability to analyze, debug, and optimize large-scale legacy batch and online transaction systems
- Familiarity with mainframe security frameworks including RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical discipline
Senior Mainframe Developer Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior mainframe developer jobs are there in Oregon?
There are 407+ senior mainframe developer openings in Oregon on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Portland, Hillsboro, and Beaverton. New positions post regularly as employers across Oregon hire.
How much do senior mainframe developers make in Oregon?
Senior mainframe developers in Oregon earn a median of about $142,720 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $83,070 for the lowest 10% to over $213,540 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Oregon cities have the most senior mainframe developer jobs?
Portland, Hillsboro, and Beaverton have the most senior mainframe developer openings in Oregon right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire senior mainframe developers in Oregon?
Employers hiring senior mainframe developers in Oregon include NIKE, Intel, and NVIDIA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote senior mainframe developer jobs in Oregon?
Yes. About 23% of senior mainframe developer openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Oregon metros.
How do I apply for senior mainframe developer jobs in Oregon?
You can apply to senior mainframe developer jobs in Oregon directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Oregon location, then apply to each one that fits.
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